About the Alliance Française de Portland

Who We Are

The Alliance Française de Portland is a chartered member of an international non-profit organization founded in Paris in 1883. Today, there are 1000 chapters in over 130 countries. Founded in 1933, the Portland chapter fell dormant during WWII, was reinstated in 1983, and later chartered as a teaching Alliance. We currently rank 8th of the 114 Alliances in the U. S. and are the only Alliance in Oregon.

Our Mission

The mission of the Alliance Française de Portland is to share, celebrate, and promote the language and culture of the French-speaking world. We encourage cross-cultural dialogue by opening new avenues of expression to our community of members.

Our Vision

Where Portland gathers to learn – and speak – French.

Alliance Board Officers and Members

President

Bev Voytko

Vice-President

Jennifer Coyne

Treasurer

Judy Kafoury

Secretary

Kathryn Mascorella

Member

Leslie Averill

Member

Jim Chapman

Member

Jason Herzog

Member

Kimberly Shute

Honorary Member

Linda Witt

Administrative Staff

Executive Director

Sherry Charles

School Director

Linda Fuchs

Creative Services Director

Elene Zedginidze

Newsletter Editor

Linda Witt (Executive Director Emerita)

We are an independently financed 501(c)(3) non-profit institution with a volunteer board of directors and are not financed by the French or any other government.

Teaching Staff

The Alliance hires teachers with FLE experience and CIEP/CECR C1/C2-level fluency in French. Candidates must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States and generally must be local recruits. The Alliance neither sponsors visas nor provides relocation. Send employment inquiries to info@afportland.org.

Anti-discrimination statement: The Alliance does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation in any of its programs or activities.

The Alliance Française Network Worldwide

La Fondation Alliance Française - Paris

The Fondation Alliance Française, headquartered in Paris, directs the Alliance network worldwide. There are currently 834 Alliances in 132 countries.